The Krewe of Victoria held its 25th Bal Masque on Feb. 2 at the Cajundome Convention Center with a theme of "Love Is in the Air."

Queen Victoria XXV Renee Claire Mayer Borne, with Prince Albert XXV Johnny Plasencia, reigned over the Silver Jubilee festivities. Borne joined the krewe in 2000 and has many roles, including vice president, dame and assistance dame commander, royalty chairwoman, duchess and has danced with the Victoriettes.

Dame Commander Jeanie Simon Domingue portrayed the Amor of Romance, Cupid, as she cast her spell on the ladies of the court.

King Gabriel LXXXVI extended greetings and good wishes along with an invitation to the royal couple from the Greater Southwest Mardi Gras Association. For this task, he sent Gregory "Trey" Gerard Leger III, the grandson of krewe member Lynn Crochet, Queen Victoria II and her husband, Mike Crochet, Prince Albert XIV.

Entertainment was provided by the krewe’s dance group and their husbands, the Victoriettes and Victors. Members and guests danced the night away to the music of Louisiana Red.